About this role
Job summary
**Please note that this vacancy is open to applicants from all specialties carried out at HDFT**
Chief Registrar - 12 month fixed term post
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated ST4+ or equivalent Resident or Locally Employed Doctor (LED) with an interest in leadership and management to undertake a part time, fixed term secondment for 12 months as our 2026/27 Chief Registrar.
The Chief Registrar role provides senior resident or LED doctors with40-50% protected time to develop skills and confidence in leadership, management and quality improvement, through undertaking a leadership project and through integrated working with the senior leadership team at HDFT, representing the medical training workforce at Harrogate District Hospital. This can be undertaken in programme or out of programme.
Main duties of the job
The chief registrar secondment will suit resident doctors who:
Want to learn about leadership and gain senior leadership experience Are comfortable working in uncertain environments and across traditional boundaries Relish the opportunity to develop their own ideas and initiatives Are committed to and passionate about improving the NHS
HDFT's Chief Registrar is mentored by a senior clinical leader within the organisation and will gain a unique insight into NHS leadership and management processes, as well as deeper knowledge of NHS structures and stakeholders. Their leadership development will be supported by the Royal College of Physicians' 10 month Chief Registrar leadership programme.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for detailed description and main responsibilities. For further information please contact Dr Sarah Sherliker
Person Specification
All Essential
Full registration with General Medical Council ?Be fit to practice ?Should be NTN ST4 or above ?Can include Locally Employed Doctors at experience equivalent to ST4 or above ?Should not already hold a CCT or expected to complete training during the programme ?Must have approval of TPD to apply (NTNs) ?Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisal Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training (or equivalent) ?An appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems ?Ability to prioritise clinical need ?Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk ?Ability to work without supervision where appropriate Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues ?Understanding of research methodology and ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methods ?Knowledge of evidence-based practice Evidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessments ?Self-awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact and areas for development ?Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians Understanding of clinical governance, including the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives ?Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovation ?Interest in / knowledge of the delivery of safe, effective healthcare services Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching ?Evidence of positive feedback on teaching approaches Personal skills Communication ?Clarity in written / spoken communication ?Capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate ?Active listening and empathy ?Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with others ?Ability to persuade, influence and negotiate ?Ability to communicate effectively under pressure Problem solving and decision making ?Capacity to use logical / lateral thinking to solve problems / make decisions, indicating an analytical / scientific approach and, where appropriate, creativity in problem solving Organisation and planning ?Capacity to manage / prioritise time and information effectively ?Evidence of thoroughness (well prepared, self-disciplined / committed, punctual and meets deadlines) ?Capability to work with long timescales for delivery within agencies with differing priorities Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty ?Ability to work effectively under pressure ?Capacity to manage conflicting demands ?Self-motivation, and resilience ?Initiative and ability to work autonomously Team working, leading and managing others ?Can build effective teams and partnerships ?Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams ?Understands and values contributions of others ?Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members through, for example, quality improvement. Appropriate personal attributes ?Quick to understand new information and adapt to new environments ?Clarity of thought and expression ?Flexible and adaptable to change ?Self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative and enthusiasm) ?Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality) ?Takes responsibility for own actions ?Commitment to personal and professional development Computer skills: ?Excellent computer literacy
Desirable
Leadership skills gained within the NHS or elsewhere ?Writing experience: -clinical and/or non-clinical topics -peer-reviewed publications and/or other communication (e.g. blog, letters to journals) ?Evidence of altruistic behaviour, e.g. voluntary work Development of teaching programmes ?Participation in teaching courses ?Participation in degree or diploma courses in education ?Action learning sets / simulation instructor Evidence of a portfolio of audit / quality improvement projects, including evidence that the audit loop has been closed and evidence of learning about the principles of change management ?Evidence of publications / presentations / prizes in quality improvement or audit ?Good knowledge of the UK healthcare system, including education, research, service provision, regulation, career structures, medical politics and ethics ?Clear insight into issues facing UK healthcare services Evidence of involvement in local management systems ?Evidence of effective leadership (e.g. evidence of leading innovations or improvements) ?Understanding of the local and national context of the NHS, including economic and political influences Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations Additional relevant degree (intercalated, master's or doctorate)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG27SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)